We were perusing the Fremont Sunday Market when we came across these Hippo Handcrafted Products. They are absolutely stunning, with their soft slouchy leather and worn, vintage aesthetic. Made by Daniel Groussman of Port Townsend, these leather goods are guaranteed…
In Our Closet: Victorian Carpet Bag
One of our main goals at The Emerald Closet is to provide inspiration by highlighting the fashion worn by the fabulous citizens of Seattle. However, while out scouting, we’re often asked where we found certain items we’re wearing. That’s when…
American Apparel Pants Worn Two Ways
We love multifunctional wardrobe pieces. Here, we found two individuals wearing the same pants. It just so happens one wearer was female, while the other male. They both wore American Apparel’s high-waisted trousers and both look equally stunning. American Apparel…
Designer Lauren Moffatt for Covet Fridays
We want every single piece in Lauren Moffatt‘s fall 2010 collection. We are especially coveting the plaid wool pieces. We purchased a cashmere scarf in Scotland with the same pattern, so it holds a dear, nostalgic place in our hearts….
Seattle’s Fashion Night Out 2010
We stopped by Fashion Night Out at The Bravern in Bellevue, WA this past Friday and can we just say, wow. Everyone came out decked in their best garb…Louboutins, Chanel bags and coats, over the top fur, even turbans. It…
Military Fashion Trends for Covet Fridays
We’re seeing a lot of military-inspired pieces out there and we are overwhelmed with excitement. We absolutely love the structured lines, the intricate details, and the rough-and-tumble feel it adds to any look. Here we are highlighting some of our…
TOMS Shoes for Covet Fridays
We absolutely love the organic feel of TOMS shoes. They are laid back, yet many of the style can be dressed up or down. Not only are they effortlessly stylish, but they also support a great cause. For every shoe…
Eighties and Grunge
We actually ran into Lauren at Pretty Parlor in Capitol Hill, a vintage-inspired shop that sells both secondhand and new items. We loved how her ensemble mixed eighties and grunge with the acid wash jeans and flannel shirt. We also…
White Monochromatic
We absolutely loved this single-hued color palette. The ivories complement her divine skin and give off an ethereal, soft silhouette. We also found it interesting how she defied textbook proportions. For example, ankle boots often cut the leg in such…
J.Crew Men’s Fashion
It just so happens this young man is a J.Crew employee, so his whole outfit was assembled using the brand’s signature disheveled preppy look. We at The Emerald Closet are a big fan of J.Crew. So much in fact, that…
Bohemian Chic
This Barneys New York employee has serious boho chic style. The peasant-like dress that cinches effortlessly at the waist offers soft structure to a usually shapeless cut. Plus, her shoes gave a wonderful statement piece to an otherwise all-black ensemble….
Bluegrass Roots
This street performer embodies bluegrass from his music to his clothes. His look is polished with eclectic accessories. The feather in his hat and green emerald ring really stood out, giving his outfit subtle points of interest. Spotted: Pike Place…